CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILENOW) – The nationwide June 24-26 Operation Dry Water campaign resulted in numerous local police interactions with boaters last weekend in hopes of making the upcoming Fourth of July weekend a safer holiday.
Clarksville Marine Patrol Officers made a total of 36 boating stops over the three day operation.
Officers dealt with nine incidents of careless vessel operation and seven incidents of vessels obstructing the channel.
Eight jet skiers were warned about no-wake zones and officers handled one domestic disturbance on the river, as well as conducting 14 safety inspections and providing two tow assists to stranded vessels.
No serious injuries or incidents were reported.